RECAP: Despite loss, Lions first-string offense shines in preseason opener

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions continued their momentum from training camp with an impressive opening offensive drive before resting their starters the rest of the way.The Detroit Lions first-team offense has looked good for the first three weeks of training camp, but many began to wonder if that was more of an indictment of Detroit’s defense. In Friday night’s preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the Lions offense took an important step into showin